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My Success Formula (pt 3) Belief continued

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Take That First Step and Last Step in Faith

Part 1 of Belief

So once you’re clear on the outcome, and you’ve sought out the initial knowledge you need,  your belief is more important than ever.  As Dr. Martin Luther King said, “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just the first step.” Faith inspires you to take that first step and know that the second step will be there when you get there.   Belief determines whether a dream remains a dream or will become reality.

Many people talk about grandiose goals and dreams.   Some even visualize what they want and seek knowledge about what it would take to achieve their goals.  Many stop there when that is precisely the time to rely on their faith to move them to the next level.

You Can If You Think You Can!

Don’t let anyone talk you out of your dreams by convincing you that  it’s too risky. And, be very, very careful about what you believe or who you believe.  Why should someone’s opinion of your possibilities supersede your faith in yourself? Why would you consciously give someone that much power over your destiny?  Your vision is a sneak preview into your reality.  If you can see it is real.  But, only your belief will move you towards that which you see in your visions.   If you believe you will succeed, you will.  Your mind is the most powerful tool in the universe.  It is your faith that coaxes a wish or desire from the realm of thought into the realm of reality. (Continue to Part 4 of Success Formula: THOUGHTS)

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires.  To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit  my website.

My Success Formula (pt3)- Belief

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Continued from Part 2: Knowledge

You’ve heard it before. “If you believe you can’t, you can’t; if you believe you can, you can!”  I don’t know which of the elements in my success formula is the most important, but I know belief or faith ranks way up there.  Think about it, someone could accidentally achieve an outcome that fulfills them that they didn’t plan for in the beginning.   Sometimes you have to just get started and have faith that certitude and clarity will come to you in time. When I started my career, I was working in technology.  I didn’t plan in the beginning to be a motivator, writer, speaker or poet. But, here I am.  You may not even have all the knowledge you need, because you learn as you go.

B=Belief Is Essential.

Faith is the fuel that gets us going and keeps us moving towards our goals.  Without faith, we don’t try.  Rarely do you see people giving their all to a pursuit that they do not believe in.  Belief is the glue that holds the whole dream together until it is firmly manifested as reality.  Every part of my success formula is affected by belief.  The thoughts, words, and actions of a person who believes in their dreams is very different from someone who doubts, disbelieves, or who fears.  (Belief (2) continued)

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires.  To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit  my website.

Six Questions to Get You Back on Track

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Are you on track with your goals?  Are you on fire and excited about 2011?  Are you living on purpose?  The answers you need most are within you, but you’ve got to ask the right questions.

  1. Did you take time out to reflect on 2010 and make note of what was working and what was not?
  2. Did you collaborate with a mastermind team to take advantage of the synergistic effects and perspectives of multiple minds?
  3. Did you set new goals after serious introspection and reflection?
  4. Did you put those goals in writing?  Did you plan your work and work your plan?
  5. Are you affirming your goals daily?
  6. Do you believe in what you are doing?

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires.  To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit  my website.

Are You On Track, On Fire, On Purpose?

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The first month of 2011 is gone.  I’m sure you approached the new year with hope and expectancy of having a better 2011.  How are you doing?  Are You Alright? I mean while you are working feverishly to achieve your goals and taking care of business, were  you also taking care of yourself too?  To be alright, you must make it a point to take care of not only your physical needs, but your emotional and spiritual needs too.

My Deep Funk

Most people never picture me as being down.  With my positive nature and high energy most think that I am always up, so in the interest of authenticity, I am sharing a period that I can only describe as a “deep funk.”  I don’t know if it was the seven funerals in four months, including two uncles in two weeks and a nephew before Thanksgiving, economic challenges, the cruelty and betrayal of a long time friend, or the host of other emotional strains, but they all collectively took their toll on me.  When you are forced to look at the finality of this life, to watch loved ones go, to face constant struggles without a break, sometimes it can cause even the strong to buckle under the pressure.  I had to deal with all this while dealing with a constantly and disturbingly changing business and financial landscape.  I was so busy taking care of everyone else that I wasn’t taking care of my own emotional needs.  But, as I’ve said before, “The tree most pruned bears the best fruit.” Sure, I had worthy goals but an emotional or physical setback can make you almost impotent to do anything and throw you off-track.  How I Got Back on Track?

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires.  To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit  my website.

Knowlege (pt 2) Three Questions

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(Part 1 of Knowledge)

Three Fundamental Self Reflection Questions

You should be asking yourself some important question every single day, how else will you get to know yourself.  All day long we are receiving input from the world about how we should be, who we should be, and why we are not okay as we are.  I believe the most profound answers come from within.  The answers are there, IF, you ask the right questions.

Clarify Your Values

What you know or don’t know can affect what you get or don’t get out of life.  Every year and sometimes several times throughout the year, I do a Values Clarification exercise.  It is a time-consuming exercise but is critical to effective life management.  I complete one for ten life areas, (family, self/body, and career,) are three of them.    In my TalleyUP- Life Management System workbook, I suggest ten life areas for optimal balanced living.

The Power of Questions

I think it is critically important to clarify your values before deciding on your personal goals strategy.  You don’t want to climb the ladder of success and find that it is resting against the wrong building do you? You must ask the right questions if you want to get the right answers.  In my values clarification, I ask ten questions.  The answers uncover and highlight my values and make it easier for me to get clarity and certitude before embarking on any journey.  Three simple yet important questions I answer for each life area (career, personal, family, etc.) are:

1.       Am I happy in this life area?

2.       What’s working?

3.       What’s not working?

You’re going to want to do more of what’s working and less of what is not working.  It is that simple.  If you’re not sure how to do it, ask someone who knows.  But remember, if you do nothing you’re assured of getting the same results again and again!  Continue to Part 3 : Success Formula (Belief).

I’m Barbara Talley, the poet who speaks and inspires.  To find out more about me check out: What Does Barbara Do? or visit  my website.